Following a moving interview with New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, who revealed he donated $5 million to help feed Louisiana residents during the coronavirus pandemic, Kotb found it difficult to hold back her emotion.

"You let us know that you made this big, generous donation, I think other people look and say, 'Hey, maybe I can help out, too,'" she said to the athlete. "Drew, we love you."

After Brees responded with an, "We love you, too Hoda," the anchor broke down in tears. In an effort to compose herself, Kotb uttered an "I'm sorry," as she tried to continue. Her co-anchor, Savannah Guthrie, offered support.

"Hoda, I know it's a lot," Guthrie said. "Hoda, I'm so sorry, hon. Take a moment. It's a lot. I know where your heart is, my dear, I do."

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Fans immediately tweeted their support for the journalist following the live segment. "Watching @hodakotb show emotion after a piece on her home is the most human thing I’ve seen. We love you Hoda!" said one user.

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Watching @hodakotb show emotion after a piece on her home is the most human thing I’ve seen. We love you Hoda! @TODAYshow

"Hoda Kotb started crying at the end of her interview with Drew Brees about how bad it is in New Orleans, very positive interview but I think the moment took her. It was so genuine and sweet....a lot of folks feel the same way."

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Hoda Kotb started crying at the end of her interview with Drew Brees about how bad it is in New Orleans, very positive interview but I think the moment took her. It was so genuine and sweet....a lot of folks feel the same way. pic.twitter.com/dr9hOgSED8

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May sound weird, but Hoda Kotb crying on the @TODAYshow after interviewing Drew Brees was what I needed this morning. She kept apologizing. She didn’t need to. We’re all in this, and it’s hurting us all.

"May sound weird, but Hoda Kotb crying on the @TODAYshow after interviewing Drew Brees was what I needed this morning," @EdBottomley said. "She kept apologizing. She didn’t need to. We’re all in this, and it’s hurting us all."

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